Sylvain (played by Swann Arlaud) is a protagonist in Escape from Raqqa.
Faustine's husband and a nurse based in Paris. He receives his wife's distress call from Raqqa and desperately coordinates a high-risk extraction mission to bring her and their son back. Gabriel (played by Finnegan Oldfield) is a protagonist in Escape from Raqqa.
A French activist deeply moved by Sylvain's desperation. He partners with Adnan to plan and execute the dangerous field operation to extract Faustine and Noah from Raqqa. Faustine (played by Jisca Kalvanda) appears in Escape from Raqqa.
A recently converted Muslim social worker who travels to Raqqa with her young son at the call of ISIS. Initially assigned to a maternity ward, she quickly realizes the grim reality and desperately seeks escape. Adnan (played by Kassem Al Khoja) appears in Escape from Raqqa.
A Syrian activist who partners with Gabriel to mount the dangerous extraction operation. His local knowledge, networks, and commitment are crucial to navigating Raqqa and ensuring a safe exit. Noah (played by Ethan Palisson) appears in Escape from Raqqa.
Faustine's five-year-old son who accompanies her to Turkey and Syria. His presence in Raqqa represents the highest emotional stakes and primary motivation for the rescue efforts.
Escape from Raqqa (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Sylvain
(played by Swann Arlaud) — protagonist
Faustine's husband and a nurse based in Paris. He receives his wife's distress call from Raqqa and desperately coordinates a high-risk extraction mission to bring her and their son back.
Gabriel
(played by Finnegan Oldfield) — protagonist
A French activist deeply moved by Sylvain's desperation. He partners with Adnan to plan and execute the dangerous field operation to extract Faustine and Noah from Raqqa.
Faustine
(played by Jisca Kalvanda) — supporting
A recently converted Muslim social worker who travels to Raqqa with her young son at the call of ISIS. Initially assigned to a maternity ward, she quickly realizes the grim reality and desperately see...
Adnan
(played by Kassem Al Khoja) — supporting
A Syrian activist who partners with Gabriel to mount the dangerous extraction operation. His local knowledge, networks, and commitment are crucial to navigating Raqqa and ensuring a safe exit.
Noah
(played by Ethan Palisson) — supporting
Faustine's five-year-old son who accompanies her to Turkey and Syria. His presence in Raqqa represents the highest emotional stakes and primary motivation for the rescue efforts.
Key Relationships
Adnan → Faustine
(Narrative Rescuer)
Gabriel → Faustine
(Narrative Rescuer)
Sylvain → Adnan
(Professional Client)
Sylvain → Gabriel
(Professional Client)
Gabriel → Adnan
(Alliance Partner)
Faustine → Sylvain
(Family Wife)
Faustine → Noah
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A desperate husband and two activists risk everything to rescue a woman and child trapped in ISIS-controlled Syria.
